Chrome carafe with top. "PULLMAN" is incised on the side. Instructions for use are engraved on the bottom of the carafe. Use for hot or cold liquids. Called the Stanley Super Vac. Made by Landers, Frary, & Clark, Stanley Insulating Division, New Britain, Conn. U.S.A. Patents No. 1071817 & 1691912. Carafe is slighly dented, a large dent on one side, some scratches on surface and rust spots on base.

Physical Description

10 3/4" H x 2 3/4" D

Details

Date Made:

about 1935

Locations:

Connecticut

Note:

manufactured in New Britain, Conn.

History

Pullman porters kept such carafes full of cold water, one carafe placed in a small rack at each sleeping berth, and one or more carafes in passenger compartments. If a passenger requested coffee from the dining car, a porter would often bring it in such a carafe.

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